Gear Dossier · Espresso machines · No 09 of 13

BrevilleDual Boiler.

The verdict in one line: The spec sheets clear our espresso guide's 9 bar pump, spouted portafilter, tamper and dose needs and add a shot clock, but there is no grinder or scale in the box and the shot volume controls are not weight based, so it suits someone who already owns a grinder and a 0.1g scale.

9 bar extraction process delivered via our 15 bar Italian pump
Pump
Professional 58 mm stainless steel portafilter holds a 22g dose
Portafilter
Dual boiler heating system with PID temperature control
Heating
84oz
Water tank
5/8
recipe checks
Brushed stainless steel Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine with LCD display, pressure gauge, portafilter and milk pitcher
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XLImage: Breville

The fit meter

Not a score. A count.

Every requirement below comes straight out of our own brew guides. Each segment is one requirement; hover or focus any segment to see the exact check it stands for. Lit means the published spec meets the recipe. We do not light what we cannot cite.

Espresso guide's gear list calls for an espresso machine capable of 9 barEspresso guide's gear list calls for a burr grinder, stepless preferredEspresso guide's gear list calls for a tamper matched to the basket diameterEspresso guide's gear list calls for a bottomless or spouted portafilterEspresso guide's gear list calls for a digital scale, 0.1 g resolution, as separate equipmentEspresso guide doses 18 to 19 g in (Counter Culture 18 g, Square Mile 19 g)Espresso guide times the shot as its main diagnostic, 25 to 35 secondsEspresso guide cuts the shot by weight, at 36 to 38 g out

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Every check, shown working

The recipe interrogates the spec.

Requirement, from our guide
Our number
Manufacturer spec
Fit
Espresso guide's gear list calls for an espresso machine capable of 9 bar
Espresso machine capable of 9 bar (espresso guide, gear list)
9 bar extraction process delivered via our 15 bar Italian pumpbreville.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a burr grinder, stepless preferred
Burr grinder, stepless preferred (espresso guide, gear list)
Whole Latte Love's description closes with 'All you'll need are some freshly ground beans', and its included accessories list names no grinder, so a separate grinder is neededwholelattelove.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a tamper matched to the basket diameter
Tamper matched to the basket diameter (espresso guide, gear list)
Breville lists a 58 mm stainless steel portafilter and an integrated tamper among the included accessoriesbreville.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a bottomless or spouted portafilter
Bottomless or spouted portafilter (espresso guide, gear list)
58mm stainless steel portafilter (double spout)wholelattelove.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a digital scale, 0.1 g resolution, as separate equipment
Digital scale, 0.1 g resolution (espresso guide, gear list)
Whole Latte Love's included accessories list (twist blade, portafilter, filter baskets, integrated tamper, frothing jug, cleaning disc and tablets, cleaning tool, water filter holder and filters) names no scalewholelattelove.com
Espresso guide doses 18 to 19 g in (Counter Culture 18 g, Square Mile 19 g)
18 to 19 g in, distributed flat, tamped firm and dead level
Professional 58 mm stainless steel portafilter holds a 22g dosebreville.com
Espresso guide times the shot as its main diagnostic, 25 to 35 seconds
Start the shot and the timer in the same motion; cut at 25 to 35 seconds (espresso guide)
There is also a shot clock and pressure gauge to help you improve your barista skills over timewholelattelove.com
Espresso guide cuts the shot by weight, at 36 to 38 g out
Cut it at 36 g (Counter Culture) to 38 g (Square Mile) out
Whole Latte Love lists preset/manual-override/programmable shot volume, a volume based cutoff rather than a weight based onewholelattelove.com

Plain speech

Buy it, or don't.

For you if

  • You already own a burr grinder and a 0.1 g scale: the spec sheets list neither, and our guide's gear list needs both.
  • You want a 9 bar extraction from a 15 bar Italian pump, with low pressure pre-infusion first, per Breville's own page.
  • You dose 18 to 19 g: Breville states the 58 mm portafilter holds a 22g dose, so our range fits with room to spare.
  • You time shots against our 25 to 35 second window: Whole Latte Love lists a shot clock.

Not for you if

  • You want one box with a grinder: neither retailer listing shows one, and our guide wants a burr grinder, stepless preferred.
  • You want the machine to stop at a target weight such as 36 to 38 g: the listing describes shot volume control, not weight.
  • You want to skip buying a scale: our guide's gear list calls for a 0.1 g digital scale and the accessories list has none.

Where to buy

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL · Breville

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Questions, answered plainly

FAQ.

Breville builds the Dual Boiler around a 58 mm portafilter and a pump that matches our espresso guide. Breville’s own page states a “9 bar extraction process delivered via our 15 bar Italian pump”, with low pressure pre-infusion first. That clears the guide’s 9 bar requirement.

The basket suits our dose. Breville says the portafilter “holds a 22g dose”, and our guide doses 18 to 19 g. An integrated tamper is listed in the box, and Whole Latte Love lists a double spout portafilter and a shot clock for the 25 to 35 second window.

The gaps are the same ones our gear list names. The accessories lists show no grinder and no scale. Shot volume is programmable, but that is volume, not the weight our guide cuts on at 36 to 38 g. Prima Coffee lists the water tank at 84oz.

FAQ

Does the Breville Dual Boiler include a grinder?

No listing we fetched shows one. Whole Latte Love’s description ends with “All you’ll need are some freshly ground beans”, and its accessories list names no grinder. Our guide’s gear list calls for a burr grinder, stepless preferred.

Does it fit the 18 to 19 g dose in our guide?

Yes. Breville states the 58 mm portafilter “holds a 22g dose”, which covers 19 g. The listing offers 1 cup and 2 cup single and dual wall baskets.

How big is the water tank?

Prima Coffee lists the water tank capacity as 84oz. Breville’s own page, as fetched, does not state a tank size.

Can it cut a shot at 36 g out?

Not by weight, per the listings. Whole Latte Love lists preset, manual-override and programmable shot volume. Our guide cuts by weight, so a scale is still needed.

What is the warranty?

Whole Latte Love lists a 2-Year Limited Warranty. Prima Coffee describes a 2-year warranty covered by Breville, plus a third-party extended option.

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